Beto’s Lost Year
“I don't know what my role or yours will be going forward,” said the Texas Dems’ political star, after $70 million bought a bracing defeat.
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Sri Kulkarni is Changing the Way Democrats Talk to Asian Americans
Asian voters could hold the key to Democratic gains in the diversifying purple suburbs of Texas. Houston-area Republican Congressman Pete Olson’s challenger is betting on it.
Legislation to Abolish ICE Indicates Movement is Gaining Mainstream Traction
After agents ask to leave ICE, three Democratic lawmakers filed legislation to abolish the agency.
Taking Stock of Texas Democrats After the 2018 Runoff Election
In what should be a pretty good year for the party, the situation doesn’t look rosy.
Who is Mary Street Wilson?
Her first-place showing in the 21st Congressional District was perhaps the biggest surprise on primary night. Does she have what it takes to win the runoff?
How Democrats Can Fix the Broken Two-Party System in Texas
What works poorly in other states doesn't work here at all.
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Compassionate Cop? A Hard Look at Lupe Valdez’s Record as Dallas Sheriff
At best, Lupe Valdez embraced reforms that years of scandal had forced upon the Dallas County jail. At worst, she downplayed problems and withheld information on jail deaths in the post-Sandra Bland era.
Texas’ War on Local Control is Part of National Trend
Nearly 150 progressive officials gathered in Austin last weekend to build the fight against GOP-controlled state legislatures.
The Interview: Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg
For the first time in nearly four decades, Harris County’s district attorney is a Democrat, and she has high aspirations.